Herb or Spice
Kaffir Lime Leaves
About This Entry
Kaffir lime leaves release intense citrus-floral aroma in Thai curries and soups — their fragrant essential-oil character pairs with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and tropical whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Albarino is recommended for Kaffir Lime Leaves because kaffir lime leaf intense citrus-floral suits Albariño in Thai and Southeast Asian accent.
Riesling — Kaffir lime also pairs with Riesling in Thai curry accent.
Common Culinary Uses
- galangal
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Dried Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Citrus hystrix
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Kaffir Lime Leaves
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Dried Herbs
- Scientific name
- Citrus hystrix
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent